Careers in Education

Learn about careers in education open to you as a graduate of SDSU's College of Education
(COE).

Are you interested in a career in education? Would you like to learn more about becoming
a:

Teacher

School psychologist

School principal

Bilingual educator

Special education teacher

Or would you like information about programs in other areas, such as counseling, or
K-12 and Higher Ed Leadership?

The College of Education (COE) at San Diego State University prepares effective professionals
for a variety of societal service delivery and leadership roles across a range of
settings including:

Schools

Postsecondary institutions

Social service agencies

Vocational rehabilitation organizations

Liberal Studies career paths

An undergraduate degree in Liberal Studies can be the springboard to a number of career
paths. One of the largest majors at SDSU, it provides a rich academic foundation for
meeting a wide range of future goals, both within the field of education and beyond.
Learn more.

5 Ways the CSU is Preparing More Great Teachers

June 15, 2017 Chances are good you've already heard about the desperate shortage of trained and
credentialed teachers – about 20,000 are needed in California alone. That makes the
California State University's Educator Preparation Programs especially crucial right
now; the CSU prepares a large percentage of the state's preschool through 12th-grade
(P-12) teachers, awarding about 6,500 teaching credentials in California annually.
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Explore the possibilities

We encourage you to explore the many possible career paths available to you by reviewing
available areas of study and by visiting the COE academic department pages.

Find information and direction

Our Office for Student Success (OSS) serves as a "one-stop-shop," providing initial information and direction for
prospective students interested in programs offered by the College of Education, as
well as ongoing advising and assistance. OSS also provides credential exit processing
for those who are completing their credential program.

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Job Search Resources

Which school districts in California have a need for teachers?

You must contact the individual school districts, county offices of education, or
other agencies for information on employment opportunities. Please visit the California
Department of Education's California School Directory for a list of the county offices of education along with their addresses and phone
numbers. Many districts in California provide information on employment opportunities
on their own district's website. Individuals interested in teaching opportunities
throughout California should visit the EdJoin website, the number one education job site.